A single Powerball ticket sold in the US state of New Jersey has won a jackpot of approximately $847 million. The ticket matched all five white balls and the red Powerball number in the drawing held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. This is the ninth-largest jackpot in Powerball history and the second-largest prize awarded by the game in 2026.
The win ends a jackpot run that began in August. The winner has two options: receive the advertised $847 million through annual installments or choose a lump-sum cash payout of $363.1 million. Both amounts are before taxes.
According to the official announcement, more than one million tickets won cash prizes in the November 4 drawing.
November 4, 2026, Powerball Winning Numbers
The winning numbers from Wednesday night’s drawing were:
15 – 34 – 41 – 53 – 56
Red Powerball: 21
Power Play: 2X
The estimated jackpot was $847 million, with a cash value of $363.1 million.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million. The grand prize is awarded only when a ticket matches all five white balls and the red Powerball.
Where Was the Winning Ticket Sold?
The jackpot-winning ticket was sold in New Jersey. The store where it was purchased has not yet been officially announced.
A New Jersey Lottery official indicated that the ticket may have been sold in Bergen County. However, the name and details of the store had not been officially confirmed at the time of writing.
The winner’s identity remains unknown. New Jersey law allows lottery winners to choose to keep their names and identities private. This helps protect them from unwanted publicity.
The prize winner must follow state-mandated procedures and complete the required verification process.
$847 Million Annuity or $363.1 Million Cash: Which Option Should the Winner Choose?
The new jackpot winner now faces an important financial decision. They can choose one of two payout options, depending on their financial goals and priorities.
1. Annuity Option: $847 Million
The advertised amount of $847 million can be received through 30 graduated payments over 29 years. These payments are not fixed each year but gradually increase over time.
2. Lump-Sum Cash Option: $363.1 Million
Alternatively, the winner can receive $363.1 million as a one-time cash payment before taxes. This is not the installment amount but the cash value of the advertised jackpot.
Both options are subject to applicable federal and state taxes. The actual amount the winner receives depends on the payout option selected and their tax obligations.
Other Winners in the November 4 Drawing
While one ticket won the massive jackpot, more than one million other tickets across the country also won prizes in the drawing.
According to official results, 25 tickets that matched four white balls and the red Powerball each won $50,000. Four tickets that matched the same numbers with the Power Play option each won $100,000.
However, no tickets won the $1 million Match 5 prize or the $2 million Match 5 prize with Power Play.
Apart from the jackpot, players can also win different prize amounts by matching various combinations of the winning numbers.
Powerball Jackpot Resets to $20 Million for the November 7 Drawing
Following the New Jersey jackpot win, the Powerball grand prize has reset to its starting level.
The next drawing will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The estimated jackpot for that drawing is $20 million, with a cash value of approximately $8.6 million.
Powerball drawings in the United States are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
Participants should check their local lottery rules and purchase tickets only from authorized lottery retailers.